How to transform your home for a festive Christmas

A wreath is such a beautiful symbol of the festive period and offers your home that Christmas feel before you’ve even set foot inside.

It can be lovely to create your own but with many of us leading such busy lives, artificial wreaths, like this one from John Lewis, are such a worthwhile buy. The natural tones will look great against any door colour and reviews say this design is built to last and able to withstand snow and rain.

Plus, the best thing about an artificial wreath is that you pack it away and keep it for the following year.

These autumnal themed garlands are the perfect piece to see you through the festive period. Decorated with pumpkins, they’ll work for your Halloween parties and all the way to your New Year gathering. 

Plus, they're such a versatile decoration as you can wrap them around your bannister, tie them in a knot to make a wreath or even place on your mantelpiece with some lights. 

This festive bedding is perfect for the whole family as it comes in an array of sizes, from single to superking. It has a santa print on one side and a reversible striped option. Plus, it’s made of 100% cotton with natural fibres that will keep you cool and comfortable at night.

It’s machine-washable and safe for the tumble-dryer, which means you can give it a clean and get it back on your bed in no time!

Not only can you add a splash of festivity to your home with decorations but you can also switch up your home furnishings too. This reindeer cushion is perfect for a more neutral colour palette and customers say it’s so soft and cosy.

One thing to note is that it is dry clean only, so it might be something you just bring out on special occasions. 

This light display is ideal for those who prefer a more modern touch to their home. The realistic-looking artificial twigs are wrapped in LED lights, which are energy-saving. These lights will look amazing as a decorative feature in your home. You can place them in a planter or even a clear glass vase.

Plus, they work outdoors so you can decorate your front garden and give your home some Christmassy curb appeal.

If you’re a fan of retro decor, honeycomb lanterns are such a cool addition to your home. The tissue paper design is also more eco-friendly than plastic alternatives and the neutral tones will work with any home interior taste.

This set of three from John Lewis offer different size options and are the perfect decoration for your window display, tree or across your mantelpiece.

Table runners are a fantastic way to add a pop of colour and texture to your dining table whilst allowing the natural finish of the furniture to still shine through. They can offer protection for hot plates and pots and also from spills. This gorgeous star print is in a festive blue and will really pull your table décor together. It’s made of 100% cotton and it’s machine-washable, so you won’t need to worry about any stains. 

Candles offer such a festive touch to your home. Not to mention, they can save on your energy costs! The tree design is such an adorable shape and comes in natural green, as well as festive gold and silver.

They are unscented, but that may be a welcome relief given the array of scents and smells that can fill our homes at Christmas. Plus, they have a burn time of 28 hours which means you can enjoy them for the nights leading up to Christmas.

After the Coronation of King Charles III earlier this year, you may be inclined to add a royal reminder to your tree to mark the year you witnessed a new monarch be throned. Unlike the ornaments on offer from the official Royal Collection (which are £30 and over), this one is just £8 and extremely affordable. But fear not, the great price doesn’t mean you’ll be compromising on quality. Every year, John Lewis’ baubles are hugely popular with our Mumsnet users over on the Talk boards for their long-lasting quality and unique designs.

The only thing better than waking up to a fresh cup of coffee or tea in the morning is being able to enjoy it in a festive mug. This santa-themed one from John Lewis is such a cute design and perfect for the whole family. It’s also dishwasher and microwave safe, which makes for easy-clean up and means it’s built to last.

These festive Russian dolls are perfect for your mantlepiece. You can arrange them in height order or dot them in different spots around your home. The hand painted and wooden design is such a classic touch and we reckon these will be a big hit with the kids, your grandkids, and generations to come.

A festive doormat is such a fun way to add some Christmas cheer from the second you step foot through the door. This colourful wreath design feels really fun and modern and there’s an anti-slip mat underneath so you don’t need to worry about accidents. Plus, it’s had a ton of glowing reviews online, with customers saying it’s thick and great quality for the price. 

Matching pyjamas for the family turned out to be quite a controversial topic in our Mumsnet forums, with some insisting it was embarrassing whilst others said it was one of their favourite traditions. So, if you lean towards the latter, we think this FairIsle style from John Lewis is perfect. They’re available for men and women too and from children aged 2 to 11 years old.

The FairIsle design is such a classic and loved by celebs and royals, including Kate Middleton. They come in a good choice of colours, such as red, blue and also a neutral cream. Plus, the all in one design is so warm and customers say they proved to be a hit with the whole family.

If you’re not a fan of the more traditional colour palettes for Christmas, go big and go bold with this modern throw. The knitted design is so soft and cosy to touch and perfect for draping across yourself on those cold nights in front of the TV. 

Customers say it’s an impressive size and can also work as a throw for your bed or an accent chair in your living room. Plus, it’s machine-washable and tumble-dry safe. Music to our ears when there’s kids in the house or pets!

There’s something about the sight of a stocking that just brings out the little kid in us. This cable knit design from John Lewis comes in a festively bright red and even has cute little pom poms. It will look perfect when hung from your mantelpiece and customers say it’s spacious enough to hold a generous amount of presents.

But a stocking can also be a decorative feature. Just look on Pinterest for lots of clever and unique ideas. Some people have hung them from their stairs or even filled them with festive pot pourri.